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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1927
Page
6
The message explains that rendering businesses prefer hog losses over dead horses, noting no profit is made from horses. It asks farmers to be willing to let renderers take hog losses as readily as they accept horse losses and promises prompt service with payment for the phone.
The article explains column width in newspapers, noting 18 cm is standard while some papers trim to 12 cm to fit seven columns on a Gazette page. It argues sharper columning benefits advertisers and readers but observes the topic sparks editorial debate and concerns over ad space value.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs and other major groups lead a campaign against billboard advertising across the nation. Sixteen large agencies and many top advertisers have already agreed to abandon billboards, citing landscape damage and journalist irritation. Some firms favor newspaper publicity or other media, arguing billboards waste money and mar scenic beauty.
The notice warns veterans yet to apply for the adjusted compensation, the so called "bonus," must act by January to avoid forfeiture. Over 3.1 million have already applied, with cash payments for small amounts or paid up insurance for larger sums, and officers and officials will assist in filing.
The Governor proclaims Thanksgiving day for Iowa urging public thanks and prayer. The piece notes a shift from prayer to family dinners and modern leisure like football, hunting, parties, and dances, with services varying by church. It reflects on how the day is observed by young America.
The 1929 plates will have green or white backgrounds with black numerals and letters. The state board of control awarded the steel contract to the American Sheet & Tin Plate company of Pittsburgh for 500 tons of steel. Work will start immediately at the state reformatory at Anamoga.
A reader reflects on misplacing items and wasting time searching. The piece cites a clipping about organization, mocks idleness, and jokes about public affairs. It mentions Scissors missing, Lindbergh, Army duty, Coolidge, debt, a New York man holding breath six minutes, and a humorous call to elect him to Congress.
Dang Dangelsen talks of curing meat with a new salt while praising the Farmers Co-Op salt as superior. He recalls last year’s salt claimed as good as Old Hickory and promises to respond to critics. Genuine Old Hickory Smoked Salt offered in ten pound cans for 80 cents.
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